HP ProLiant DL320s User Manual

HP ProLiant DL320s Server User Guide

Part Number 431185-003 April 2007 (Third Edition)

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Audience assumptions

This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

Component identification............................................................................................................... 6

Front panel LEDs and buttons ...................................................................................................................... 6

SAS and SATA drive numbers..................................................................................................................... 8

SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs................................................................................................................... 8

SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations ................................................................................................ 9

Rear panel components............................................................................................................................ 10

Rear panel LEDs and buttons..................................................................................................................... 11

System board components........................................................................................................................ 11

System maintenance switch............................................................................................................. 12

NMI functionality........................................................................................................................... 13

System board LEDs .................................................................................................................................. 13

Internal USB connectors ........................................................................................................................... 15

System LEDs and internal health LED combinations....................................................................................... 15

Battery-backed write cache LEDs ...............................................................................................................16

Fan assembly location.............................................................................................................................. 18

Setup......................................................................................................................................... 19

Optional installation services .................................................................................................................... 19

Rack planning resources........................................................................................................................... 20

Optimum environment.............................................................................................................................. 20

Space and airflow requirements ...................................................................................................... 20

Temperature requirements............................................................................................................... 21

Power requirements .......................................................................................................................21

Electrical grounding requirements .................................................................................................... 22

Rack warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 22

Identifying the server shipping carton contents............................................................................................. 22

Installing a storage enclosure into the rack.................................................................................................. 23

Installing hardware options....................................................................................................................... 25

Powering up and configuring.................................................................................................................... 25

Installing the operating system................................................................................................................... 25

Registering the server............................................................................................................................... 25

Operations................................................................................................................................. 26

Power up the server................................................................................................................................. 26

Power down the server............................................................................................................................. 26

Removing and replacing the access panel .................................................................................................. 26

Removing the upper tray ..........................................................................................................................27

Removing the PCI riser board assembly...................................................................................................... 28

Hot-plug fan operation.............................................................................................................................29

Hardware options installation....................................................................................................... 30

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 30

Memory options...................................................................................................................................... 30

Interleaving and non-interleaving memory configuration ..................................................................... 30

Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................................................... 31

Installing the PCI riser board assembly ............................................................................................. 32

Hard drive options .................................................................................................................................. 32

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SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines ............................................................................................... 32

Installing a SAS or SATA hard drive................................................................................................. 33

Installing an expansion board................................................................................................................... 34

Battery-backed write cache....................................................................................................................... 35

Installing a DVD-ROM drive assembly ........................................................................................................ 38

Installing a rear hard drive option ............................................................................................................. 39

Installing the single power supply option ....................................................................................................44

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 46

Cabling overview.................................................................................................................................... 46

Server cable routing ................................................................................................................................46

BBWC cable routing................................................................................................................................ 46

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 48

Configuration tools.................................................................................................................................. 48

SmartStart software........................................................................................................................ 48

SmartStart Scripting Toolkit ............................................................................................................. 48

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility............................................................................................................ 49

HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack ............................................................................................ 50

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ....................................................................................................... 51

Array Configuration Utility........................................................................................................................ 51

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID..................................................................................... 51

Management tools................................................................................................................................... 52

Automatic Server Recovery .............................................................................................................52

Integrated Lights-Out 2 technology................................................................................................... 52

StorageWorks library and tape tools................................................................................................ 52

Management Agents...................................................................................................................... 53

HP Systems Insight Manager...........................................................................................................53

ROMPaq utility.............................................................................................................................. 53

System Online ROM flash component utility ......................................................................................53

USB support.................................................................................................................................. 54

Diagnostic tools ...................................................................................................................................... 54

HP Insight Diagnostics.................................................................................................................... 54

Survey Utility................................................................................................................................. 55

Integrated Management Log ...........................................................................................................55

Array Diagnostic Utility ..................................................................................................................55

Remote support and analysis tools.............................................................................................................55

HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition................................................................................................ 55

Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 56

Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 56

ProLiant Support Packs ................................................................................................................... 56

Operating system version support.................................................................................................... 56

Change control and proactive notification ........................................................................................ 56

Care Pack ....................................................................................................................................57

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 58

Troubleshooting resources............................................................................................................... 58

Pre-diagnostic steps ....................................................................................................................... 58

Loose connections.......................................................................................................................... 61

Service notifications....................................................................................................................... 62

Troubleshooting flowcharts ............................................................................................................. 62

POST error messages and beep codes ............................................................................................. 73

Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 74

Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 74

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Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 74

FCC rating label............................................................................................................................ 75

Class A equipment......................................................................................................................... 75

Class B equipment......................................................................................................................... 75

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 75

Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 76

Cables................................................................................................................................................... 76

Mouse compliance statement .................................................................................................................... 76

Canadian notice (Avis Canadien).............................................................................................................. 76

European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................76

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 77

Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 77

BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 78

Korean notice ......................................................................................................................................... 78

Laser compliance .................................................................................................................................... 78

Battery replacement notice........................................................................................................................ 79

Taiwan battery recycling notice................................................................................................................. 80

Power cord statement for Japan................................................................................................................. 80

Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 81

Preventing electrostatic discharge..............................................................................................................81

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 81

Specifications............................................................................................................................. 82

Environmental specifications ..................................................................................................................... 82

Server specifications................................................................................................................................82

Technical support........................................................................................................................ 84

Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 84

HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 84

Customer Self Repair ...............................................................................................................................84

Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 92

Index......................................................................................................................................... 97

Contents 5

Component identification

In this section

Front panel LEDs and buttons..................................................................................................................... 6

SAS and SATA drive numbers.................................................................................................................... 8

SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs ................................................................................................................. 8

SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations............................................................................................... 9

Rear panel components........................................................................................................................... 10

Rear panel LEDs and buttons ................................................................................................................... 11

System board components....................................................................................................................... 11

System board LEDs................................................................................................................................. 13

Internal USB connectors .......................................................................................................................... 15

System LEDs and internal health LED combinations ..................................................................................... 15

Battery-backed write cache LEDs .............................................................................................................. 16

Fan assembly location ............................................................................................................................ 18

Front panel LEDs and buttons

Item Description Status

1 UID button/LED Blue = Identification is activated.

Flashing blue = System is being remotely managed.

Off = Identification is deactivated.

Component identification 6

Item Description Status

2 Internal health LED Green = System health is normal.

Amber = System is degraded. To identify the component in a degraded state, see system board LEDs.

Red = System critical. To identify the component in a critical state, see system board LEDs.

Off = System health is normal (when in standby mode).

3 NIC 1 link/activity LED Green = Network link exists.

Flashing green = Network link and activity exist.

Off = No link to network exists. If power is off, view the LEDs on

the RJ-45 connector for status by referring to the rear panel LEDs ("Rear panel LEDs and buttons" on page 11).

4 NIC 2 link/activity LED Green = Network link exists.

Flashing green = Network link and activity exist.

Off = No link to network exists. If the power is off, view the LEDs

on the RJ-45 connector for status by referring to the rear panel LEDs ("Rear panel LEDs and buttons" on page 11).

5 Power On/Standby

button and system power LED

Green = System is on. Amber = System is shut down, but

power is still applied. Off = Power cord is not attached,

power supply failure has occurred, no power supplies are installed, facility power is not available, or the DC-to-DC converter is not installed.

Component identification 7

SAS and SATA drive numbers

SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs

Item Description Status

1 Fault/UID LED Amber = Drive failure

Flashing amber = Fault-process activity Blue = Unit identification is active Off = No fault-process activity

2 Online/activity LED Green = Drive activity

Flashing green = High activity on the drive or drive is being configured as part of an array

Off = No drive activity

Component identification 8

SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations

Online/activity LED (green)

On, off, or flashing

On Amber, flashing

On Off The drive is online, but it is not active currently. Flashing regularly

(1 Hz)

Flashing regularly (1 Hz)

Flashing irregularly

Off Steadily amber A critical fault condition has been identified for this drive, and

Off Amber, flashing

Off Off The drive is offline, a spare, or not configured as part of an

Fault/UID LED

Interpretation

(amber/blue)

Alternating amber and blue

Steadily blue The drive is operating normally, and it has been selected by a

regularly (1 Hz)

Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz)

Off Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the

Amber, flashing regularly (1 Hz)

Off The drive is active, and it is operating normally.

regularly (1 Hz)

The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive; it also has been selected by a management application.

management application. A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the current operation and cause data loss.

The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration, but a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. To minimize the risk of data loss, do not replace the drive until the expansion or migration is complete.

current operation and cause data loss. The drive is rebuilding, or it is part of an array that is

undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration. The drive is active, but a predictive failure alert has been

received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

the controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

array.

Component identification 9

Rear panel components

Item Description

1 Power supply 2 USB connectors (2) 3 PCI Express x8 expansion slot 2 (full-length) 4 Video connector 5 Mouse connector 6 Keyboard connector 7 Serial connector 8 iLO 2 NIC 9 PCI Express x1 expansion slot 1 (low-profile, half-length) 10 NIC controller 1 11 NIC controller 2 12 UID button/LED

Component identification 10

Rear panel LEDs and buttons

Item Description LED color Status

1 Activity LED Green On or flashing = Network activity

2 Link LED Green On = Linked to network

3 UID LED Blue On = Activated

System board components

Off = No network activity

Off = Not linked to network

Flashing = Server remotely managed Off = Deactivated

Component identification 11

Description Item Description

Item

1 PCI Express x8 connector 10 Fan 3 connector 2 PCI Express x1 connector 11 Fan 4 connector 3 System maintenance switch

(on page 12)

4 NMI switch ("NMI

functionality" on page 13)

5 Battery 14 Auxiliary power connector

12 Main power connector

13 Processor socket

6 Front panel LED board

15 DIMM slot 1 (bank A)

connector 7 Internal USB connector 16 DIMM slot 2 (bank B) 8 Fan 1 connector 17 DIMM slot 3 (bank A)

9 Fan 2 connector 18 DIMM slot 4 (bank B)

System maintenance switch

Position Default Function

S1 Off Off = iLO 2 security is enabled

On = iLO 2 security is disabled

S2 Off Off = Normal operation

On = RBSU will not commit any

configuration changes * S3 Off Reserved S4 Off Off = Normal operation

On = Override RBSU setting and

enable diskette boot * S5 Off Off = Power-on password enabled

On = Power-on password disabled * S6 Off Off = Normal operation

On = BIOS will clear CMOS and

NVRAM * S7 Off Reserved

S8 Off Reserved

* "On" activates the function. When the system maintenance switch position 6 is set to the On position, the system is prepared to erase

all system configuration settings from both CMOS and NVRAM.

CAUTION: Clearing CMOS and/or NVRAM deletes configuration information. Be sure to

properly configure the server or data loss could occur.

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NMI functionality

An NMI crash dump enables administrators to create crash dump files when a system is hung and not responding to traditional debug mechanisms.

Crash dump log analysis is an essential part of diagnosing reliability problems, such as hangs in operating systems, device drivers, and applications. Many crashes freeze a system, and the only available action for administrators is to cycle the system power. Resetting the system erases any information that could support problem analysis, but the NMI feature preserves that information by performing a memory dump before a hard reset.

To force the OS to invoke the NMI handler and generate a crash dump log, the administrator can do any of the following:

• Short the NMI jumper pins

• Press the NMI switch

• Use the iLO Virtual NMI feature

For additional information, see the whitepaper on the HP website (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00797875/c00797875.pdf

System board LEDs

Item LED description Status

1 Reserved — 2 Overtemperature Amber = System has reached a cautionary or

critical temperature level. Off = Temperature is OK.

Component identification 13

Item LED description Status

3 Fan 1 Amber = One or more fans in this module

have failed. Off = All fans in this module are operating

normally.

4 Processor Amber = Processor has failed.

Off = Processor is operating normally.

5 Fan 2 Amber = One or more fans in this module

have failed. Off = All fans in this module are operating

normally.

6 Fan 3 Amber = One or more fans in this module

have failed. Off = All fans in this module are operating

normally.

7 Fan 4 Amber = One or more fans in this module

have failed. Off = All fans in this module are operating

normally.

8 PPM Amber = PPM has failed.

Off = PPM is operating normally.

9 DIMM 4 Amber = DIMM has failed.

Off = DIMM is operating normally.

10 DIMM 3 Amber = DIMM has failed.

Off = DIMM is operating normally.

11 DIMM 2 Amber = DIMM has failed.

Off = DIMM is operating normally.

12 DIMM 1 Amber = DIMM has failed.

Off = DIMM is operating normally.

13 Power supply signal Green = System board power is normal.

Off = System board power has failed.

Component identification 14

Internal USB connectors

See "Internal USB functionality (on page 54)" for more information.

System LEDs and internal health LED combinations

When the internal health LED on the front panel illuminates either amber or red, the server is experiencing a health event. Combinations of illuminated system LEDs and the internal health LED indicate system status.

The front panel health LEDs indicate only the current hardware status. In some situations, HP SIM may report server status differently than the health LEDs because the software tracks more system attributes.

System LED and Color

Processor failure (amber)

PPM failure (amber) Red PPM has failed. DIMM failure, slot X

(amber)

Internal Health

Status

LED Color

Red One or more of the following conditions may exist:

• Processor has failed.

• Processor failed over to the offline spare.

• Processor is not installed in the socket.

• Processor is unsupported.

• ROM detects a failed processor during POST.

Amber Processor is in a pre-failure condition.

Red

• DIMM in slot X has failed.

• DIMM in slot X is an unsupported type, and no valid

memory exists in another bank.

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System LED and Color

Internal Health LED Color

Amber

Status

• DIMM in slot X has reached single-bit correctable error

threshold.

• DIMM in slot X is in a pre-failure condition.

• DIMM in slot X is an unsupported type, but valid

memory exists in another bank.

DIMM failure, all slots in one bank (amber)

Overtemperature (amber)

Riser interlock (amber) Red The PCI riser board assembly is not seated. Fan module (amber) Amber A redundant fan has failed. Fan module (red) Red The minimum fan requirements are not being met in one or

Power supply signal interlock (amber)

Red No valid or usable memory is installed in the system.

Amber The Health Driver has detected a cautionary temperature

level.

Red The server has detected a hardware critical temperature

level.

more of the fan modules. One or more fans have failed or are missing.

Red The power supply signal cable is not connected to the

system board.

Battery-backed write cache LEDs

Item ID Color Description

1 Green System Power LED. This LED glows steadily when the

system is powered up and 12 V system power is available. This power supply is used to maintain the battery charge and provide supplementary power to the cache microcontroller.

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Item ID Color Description

2 Green Auxiliary Power LED. This LED glows steadily when 3.3V

auxiliary voltage is detected. The auxiliary voltage is used to preserve BBWC data and is available any time that the system power cords are connected to a power supply.

3 Amber Battery Health LED. To interpret the illumination patterns of

this LED, see the following table.

4 Green BBWC Status LED. To interpret the illumination patterns of

this LED, see the following table.

LED3 pattern LED4 pattern Interpretation

— One blink every

two seconds

— Double blink,

then pause

— One blink per

second

— Steady glow The battery pack is fully charged, and posted write data is stored in

— Off The battery pack is fully charged, and there is no posted write data

One blink per second

Steady glow — There is a short circuit across the battery terminals or within the

One blink per

— There is an open circuit across the battery terminals or within the

second

The system is powered down, and the cache contains data that has not yet been written to the drives. Restore system power as soon as possible to prevent data loss.

Data preservation time is extended any time that 3.3V auxiliary power is available, as indicated by LED 2. In the absence of auxiliary power, battery power alone preserves the data. A fullycharged battery can normally preserve data for at least 2 days.

The battery lifetime also depends on the cache module size. For further information, see the controller QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com

The cache microcontroller is waiting for the host controller to communicate.

The battery pack is below the minimum charge level and is being charged. Features that require a battery (such as write cache, capacity expansion, stripe size migration, and RAID migration) are temporarily unavailable until charging is complete. The recharge process takes between 15 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the initial capacity of the battery.

the cache.

in the cache. An alternating green and amber blink pattern indicates that the

cache microcontroller is executing from within its boot loader and receiving new flash code from the host controller.

battery pack. BBWC features are disabled until the battery pack is replaced. The life expectancy of a battery pack is typically more than 3 years.

Component identification 17

Fan assembly location

Component identification 18

Setup

In this section

Optional installation services ................................................................................................................... 19

Rack planning resources ......................................................................................................................... 20

Optimum environment............................................................................................................................. 20

Rack warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Identifying the server shipping carton contents ........................................................................................... 22

Installing a storage enclosure into the rack ................................................................................................ 23

Installing hardware options ..................................................................................................................... 25

Powering up and configuring................................................................................................................... 25

Installing the operating system ................................................................................................................. 25

Registering the server.............................................................................................................................. 25

Optional installation services

Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, HP Care Pack services help you keep your servers up and running with support packages tailored specifically for HP ProLiant systems. HP Care Packs let you integrate both hardware and software support into a single package. A number of service level options are available to meet your needs.

HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to expand your standard product warranty with easyto-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your server investments. Some of the Care Pack services are:

• Hardware support

o 6-Hour Call-to-Repair o 4-Hour 24x7 Same Day o 4-Hour Same Business Day

• Software support

o Microsoft® o Linux o HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP) o VMWare

• Integrated hardware and software support

o Critical Service o Proactive 24 o Support Plus o Support Plus 24

• Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software

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For more information on Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/servers/cp_proliant.html

Rack planning resources

The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. For more information on the content of each resource, refer to the rack resource kit documentation.

If you intend to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single rack, refer to the white paper on highdensity deployment at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms

Optimum environment

When installing the server in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in

Space and airflow requirements

this section.

To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to install a rack:

• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another

rack or row of racks.

HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the

When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanking panels to maintain proper airflow.

The 9000 and 10000 Series Racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for ventilation.

ventilation openings.

CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This

arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

CAUTION: When using a Compaq branded 7000 Series rack, you must install the high

airflow rack door insert [P/N 327281-B21 (42U) or P/N 157847-B21 (22U)] to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.

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CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure

adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

• Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow

5,350 sq cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).

• Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack

must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).

Temperature requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a wellventilated, climate-controlled environment.

The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most server products is 35°C (95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is located must not exceed 35°C (95°F).

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:

• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server or to increase the

internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.

• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.

Power requirements

Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not

overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical

When installing more than one server, you may need to use additional power distribution devices to safely provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines:

• Balance the server power load between available AC supply branch circuits.

authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.

CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a

regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

• Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC

current rating.

• Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.

• Provide a separate electrical circuit for the server.

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Electrical grounding requirements

The server must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, you must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7. Furthermore, you must be sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices.

Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple servers connected to the same power source, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips for the server is not recommended.

Rack warnings

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:

• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.

• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.

• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one

component is extended for any reason.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a

rack:

• At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 42U

rack can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and may become unstable when being moved on its casters.

• Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always

handle the rack from both sides.

Identifying the server shipping carton contents

Unpack the server shipping carton and locate the materials and documentation necessary for installing the server.

The contents of the server shipping carton include:

• Server

• Power cord

• Printed documentation, Documentation CD, and software products

In addition to these supplied items, you may need:

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• Phillips screwdriver

• Hardware options

• Operating system or application software

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• External USB CD-ROM drive

• External USB floppy drive

• USB key

Installing a storage enclosure into the rack

To install the server into the rack:

1. Secure the front end of the rails to the rack.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the pins from the ends of the rack rails unless you are converting

the rails for use in round-hole racks. These load-bearing pins are designed to fit through the holes without being removed.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that the scissor-type locking latches engage the rack fully when the pins

extend through the holes marked with the template.

NOTE: Identify the left (L) and right (R) rack rails by markings stamped into the sheet metal.

2. Secure the back end of the rails to the rack.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that the scissor-type locking latches engage the rack fully when the pins

extend through the holes marked with the template.

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3. Remove the plastic cover from the front of the server.

4. Slide the chassis into the rack.

5. Use the thumbscrews on the front of the chassis to secure it to the rack.

6. Use the shipping bracket to secure the server for shipping:

IMPORTANT: Use of the shipping bracket is required only when the rack is shipped with the

server installed.

a. Loosen the thumbscrew on the shipping bracket. b. Slide the shipping bracket forward until it engages the chassis. c. Tighten the thumbscrew.

If you are installing the server into a telco rack, order the appropriate option kit at the RackSolutions website (http://www.racksolutions.com/hp the rack brackets.

). Follow the server-specific instructions on the website to install

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Installing hardware options

Install any hardware options before initializing the server. For options installation information, refer to the option documentation. For server-specific information, refer to "Hardware options installation (on page

30)."

Powering up and configuring

IMPORTANT: The F8 key is available only when a supported storage controller is installed in

To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button. While the server boots, the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) and the Option ROM Configuration for

Arrays (ORCA) utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for operating system installation.

the server.

• Press the F8 key when prompted during the array controller initialization to configure the array

controller using ORCA. The array controller defaults to RAID 0 with one drive installed or RAID 1 with more than one drive installed.

• Press the F9 key when prompted during the boot process to access the RBSU and change the server

settings (such as language and operating system). The system is set up by default for the English language.

For more information on the automatic configuration, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide located on the Documentation CD.

Installing the operating system

To operate properly, the server must have a supported operating system. For the latest information on operating system support, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos

Three methods are available to install an operating system on the server:

• SmartStart assisted installation—Insert the SmartStart CD into an external USB CD-ROM drive and

reboot the server.

• Manual installation—Insert the operating system CD into an external USB CD-ROM drive and reboot

the server. This process might require you to obtain additional drivers from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support

• Remote deployment installation—The operating system can be remotely deployed using PXE boot

over an Ethernet connection. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process. For information on using these installation paths, see the SmartStart installation poster in the HP ProLiant

Essentials Foundation Pack, included with the server.

Registering the server

To register the server, refer to the HP Registration website (http://register.hp.com).

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Operations

In this section

Power up the server................................................................................................................................ 26

Power down the server............................................................................................................................ 26

Removing and replacing the access panel................................................................................................. 26

Removing the upper tray ......................................................................................................................... 27

Removing the PCI riser board assembly .................................................................................................... 28

Hot-plug fan operation............................................................................................................................ 29

Power up the server

To power up the server, press the Power On/Standby button.

Power down the server

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,

remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some

1. Shut down the OS as directed by the OS documentation.

2. Press the Power On/Standby button to place the server in standby mode. When the server enters

internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.

IMPORTANT: If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the server.

standby power mode, the system power LED changes to amber.

3. Disconnect the power cords.

The system is now without power.

Removing and replacing the access panel

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the

internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.

Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

1. Turn the captive screw to the unlocked position.

2. Lift the latch.

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3. Slide the access panel and lift off the server.

To replace the access panel, reverse the previous steps.

Removing the upper tray

1. Power down the server (on page 26).

2. Remove the access panel ("Removing and replacing the access panel" on page 26).

CAUTION: Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack to the cache module.

3. Remove the battery pack.

Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost.

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4. Loosen the thumbscrews, and lift the upper tray from the server.

Removing the PCI riser board assembly

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and

1. Power down the server (on page 26).

2. Remove the access panel ("Removing and replacing the access panel" on page 26).

3. Remove the upper tray ("Removing the upper tray" on page 27).

4. Disconnect any internal or external cables that are connected to any existing expansion boards.

5. Loosen the thumbscrews, and lift the PCI riser board assembly out of the server.

remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser board assembly.

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Hot-plug fan operation

The server supports variable fan speeds. The fans operate at minimum speed until a temperature change requires a fan speed increase to cool the server.

The server shuts down in the following scenarios:

• At POST:

o The BIOS suspends the server for 5 minutes if it detects a cautionary temperature level. If the

cautionary temperature level is still detected after 5 minutes, the BIOS performs an orderly shutdown and enters Standby mode.

o The BIOS performs an orderly shutdown if two or more fans have failed.

o The server performs an immediate shutdown if it detects a critical temperature level.

IMPORTANT: An immediate shutdown is a hardware-controlled function and it overrides any

• In the operating system:

firmware or software actions.

o The Health Driver performs an orderly shutdown if it detects a cautionary temperature level. If the

server detects a critical temperature level before the orderly shutdown occurs, the server performs an immediate shutdown. Additionally, the Health Driver performs an orderly shutdown if more than one fan is failed or removed.

o When Thermal Shutdown is disabled in RBSU, the server performs an immediate shutdown if it

detects a critical temperature level.

IMPORTANT: An immediate shutdown is a hardware-controlled function and it overrides any

firmware or software actions.

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Hardware options installation

In this section

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Memory options..................................................................................................................................... 30

Hard drive options ................................................................................................................................. 32

Installing an expansion board.................................................................................................................. 34

Battery-backed write cache...................................................................................................................... 35

Installing a DVD-ROM drive assembly....................................................................................................... 38

Installing a rear hard drive option ............................................................................................................ 39

Installing the single power supply option................................................................................................... 44

Introduction

If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the

internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before

beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

Review "Electrostatic Discharge (on page 81)" before installing hardware options into the server.

Memory options

The server memory can be expanded by installing PC5300 DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs. The server supports up to four ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs.

NOTE: By default, the server is set to Advanced ECC Support. Refer to "HP ROM-Based Setup

The server supports standard memory configuration for maximum performance with up to 8 GB of active memory (four 2-GB memory modules).

Interleaving and non-interleaving memory configuration

The server supports interleaving and non-interleaving memory configurations. Interleaving memory increases bandwidth by enabling simultaneous access to multiple blocks of data. For example, to overlap read-writes, the server divides the system memory between pairs of DIMMs, and then writes to and reads from each DIMM concurrently. For an interleaving configuration, always install identical DIMMs in pairs. For a non-interleaving configuration, install a single DIMM in slot 1 only.

Utility (on page 49)" for more information.

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